Foster Swift's Landlord-Tenant practice includes the representation of both commercial and residential landlords and commercial tenants in all aspects of lease transactions and disputes. From big to small landlord-tenant matters, Foster Swift can handle them all.
Our attorneys have represented commercial offices, mall and shopping center owners in national tenant lease negotiations. The attorneys in this practice area handle commercial evictions, as well as routine residential evictions for apartment owners. With a thorough knowledge of Michigan Landlord-Tenant law, our attorneys are able to successfully prosecute as well as defend residential landlord and tenant actions. We have developed standard leases and related forms for student housing complexes, shopping centers and office buildings for firm clients.
Recent Blog Posts
Publications & Alerts
- Important Q&A for Commercial Landlords Whose Tenants Seek Bankruptcy - Part Two, Foster Swift Finance, Real Estate & Bankruptcy News, February 5, 2024
- Important Q & A for Commercial Tenants Whose Landlords Seek Bankruptcy - Part One, Foster Swift Finance Real Estate & Bankruptcy News, November 10, 2023
- Using Low-Cost DIY Legal Services: Risks Far Outweigh Benefits, Foster Swift Business & Tax Law News, January 24, 2023
- Tips for First-Time Commercial Real Estate Landlords, Foster Swift Finance Real Estate & Bankruptcy Law News, April 1, 2022
- Beyond the Basics: Drafting Effective Option Provisions in Commercial Lease Agreements, Foster Swift Finance Real Estate & Bankruptcy Law News, August 21, 2019
- Opening Pandora’s Hotbox: Residential Landlords and Proposal 1, Foster Swift Finance Real Estate & Bankruptcy Law News, May 24, 2019
Events
- Commercial Real Estate Concerns in the new COVID Environment, Foster Swift, September 9, 2020
News
- Firm Elects Executive Committee Members for 2019, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, March 7, 2019
